Who says, healthy food has to be boring? These South West inspired black-bean stuffed sweet potatoes are easy, healthy and delicious as recipes come. Whether you’re a seasonal healthy eater or just starting your journey, these savory sweet potatoes have something to offer.
A sweet potato is a healthy alternative to a tortilla for your favourite Tex-Mex ingredients.
It’s a perfect recipe for gluten-free, Paleo whole 30 and so many other healthy diet plans. So, what are you waiting for! Go ahead and make it for your healthy meal tonight.
| Course | Appetizer / Main |
| Servings | |
| Preparation Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 40 minutes to 1 hour |
Ingredients for the Mexican stuffed Sweet Potatoes( 1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| 2 Nos | Sweet Potatoes |
| 1½ cups | Boiled kidney beans (Rajma) |
| ½ | Onion, finely chopped |
| 3 – 4 cloves | Garlic minced |
| 2 tbsp | Mexican hot sauce |
| 2 – 3 tbsp | Grated cheese |
| 1 tbsp | Taco seasoning |
| 4 tbsp | Red salsa sauce |
| 4 tbsp | Guacamole |
| 2 tbsp | Sour cream |
| Spring onions for garnish | |
| 3 – 4 nos | Sliced jalapenos |
| Microgreens for garnish | |
| Olive oil for roasting | |
| Salt as required | |
Instructions for the Mexican stuffed Sweet Potatoes |
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| 1. | Pre-heat oven to 200℃. Wash the sweet potatoes well and dry. Rub them with olive oil and wrap in foil. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 30 – 40 minutes until they are soft from inside. |
| 2. | Meanwhile, in a pan heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until the raw smell disappears. Add in the boiled kidney beans (Rajma) and cook. Add in 1 tbsp of salsa, hot sauce, salt to season, grated cheese and taco seasoning. Taste and adjust the above ingredient quantities. |
| 3. | Let the mixture cook and mash the beans a little coarsely. Keep aside. |
| 4. | Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, cut into 2 halves, scoop out a little fresh. Add about 2 – 3 tbsp of bean mixture on each potato jacket. Top it with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, hot sauce, jalapenos, spring onions and microgreens. Serve immediately. |
